disregard
dihs-rih-GAHD
Disregard (verb) means to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something. Example: “He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.”
verb
1
To deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something.
"He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving."
"Please disregard my earlier email — it had the wrong date."
"The referee chose to disregard the protests from the crowd and carried on with the match."
noun
1
A lack of attention or concern for something.
"Her total disregard for the rules got her into trouble."
"The driver showed a careless disregard for the safety of other people on the road."
"I was shocked by their disregard for my feelings during the meeting."
How to use disregard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo ignore something on purpose, or a lack of care about it.
Common pairings
disregard for safety
blatant disregard
please disregard
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Word forms
- Plural
- disregards
- Third person singular
- disregards
- Past tense
- disregarded
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He _____ the warning signs and kept driving.
Etymology
From dis- + regard.
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What does “disregard” mean?
The word “disregard” means to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something. In plain terms, to ignore something on purpose, or a lack of care about it.
How do you pronounce “disregard”?
“Disregard” is pronounced dihs-rih-GAHD (/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disregard” in a sentence?
Here is “disregard” used in a sentence: “He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.”
What part of speech is “disregard”?
Depending on how it is used, “disregard” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “disregard” a common word?
“Disregard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “disregard” have?
“Disregard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something.
What is the difference between disregard and ignore?
Disregard often implies a conscious decision not to give something the weight or attention it deserves, sometimes with a sense of dismissiveness, as in "disregard for safety rules." Ignore more simply means not paying attention to something, which can be either deliberate or accidental.
How is disregard used in formal or legal writing?
In formal and legal contexts, disregard is often used as an instruction, such as "please disregard the previous email," meaning to treat it as void or irrelevant. It is a common, professional way to retract or dismiss a prior statement or document.
Is disregard a stronger word than overlook?
Yes, disregard generally implies a more deliberate or careless dismissal of something important, while overlook suggests simply failing to notice something, often unintentionally. Disregard can carry a critical tone, especially when used to describe disregard for rules or consequences.
